Chapter 14: Acceptance

D r a c o M a l f o y

Draco sat there across from Angel listening to her stories of how she traveled the world in search of ancient ruins. No one wonder why she had to postpone the date for another few weeks, she lived such a busy life. They've only been in the store for around seven minutes and she has already shared three different voyages. He did find her life pretty glamorous and dazzling hearing about all the adventures she had. She looked way beautiful than he can remember.

Her long, straight, brown luscious hair flowed down just a little pass her breasts and she had one of the most beautiful tans Draco did enjoy. She had beautiful round hazelnut eyes and Draco did notice she went from a B-Cup to a C-Cup. Even her teeth were pearl whites and that smile of hers was just simply intriguing as her cheekbones would be shown perfectly. Those dimples of hers were placed in the right spot too. No one would dare notice that she was Blaise's sister.

Even if he had, supposedly the most beautiful girl sitting there in front of him, he couldn't help but think that she came second to Hermione. She wasn't even as close to being as beautiful as Hermione. No one was. Maybe Hermione didn't live such an astounding life and that she didn't take care of her skin as much as Angel did, but he just couldn't stop thinking about her. Draco thought seeing Angel would help him eliminate his feelings for Hermione, but they didn't… He hasn't seen or talked to her for the past three weeks, and even when he thought he did see her, she'd disappear in an instant as soon as he would turn his head for a mere second.

Draco heard the door chime signalling that someone just entered the store.

"You're funny." A voice sounded happily.

Draco turned his head seeing Hermione happily flirting with the one and only Viktor Krum. He was happy seeing her smile, but a bit jealous seeing her with him. Why couldn't it be Ron and Harry instead? He watched as Viktor passed his table, Hermione following behind him holding his hand. Hermione turned, her eyes meeting Draco's. He attempted to say hello, but before he could, Hermione quickly turned away walking with Viktor to a table that was in perfect view for Draco.

"Do you know her?" Angel asked pausing from her story.

"Yeah…" He replied softly, a million memories flashing through his head.

"You want to sit with them?"

"No… I think they want to be alone."

"Alrights…" She started to continue with her memories in Egypt.

Draco eyed Hermione from time to time seeing her laugh and smile that smile. He started to remember the first time he took her out on a date to the exact same place. That shy, modest aura she was giving out to him and how she wouldn't make eye contact with him at all. He started to remember how that body language quickly changed into a bold new woman and how she took the lead. He still remembered the exact same spot where he sat with her under a tree and the very first time he was put under the spell of Hermione's honey like eyes. Draco put his hand in his pocket feeling the golden locket he wanted to give to her during their last meeting.

"You okay?" Angel asked staring at him. "You seem to be out of it… Maybe it's me, but Blaise's description of you is way different from what you're giving off."

"Sorry…" Draco mumbled staring right at Hermione.

Angel looked back finally noticing what's been catching his attention. "Oh… I get it… You like her?"

Draco blushed, a little nodding his head. He never felt so feeble in his entire life. He's been contemplating whether or not he should leave Granger alone. He had no clue if Hermione actually did fall for him from what Potter and Weasley have said that night in the hallways.

Right now, as he stared at Hermione drink her cup of tea, he finally figured out what he needed to do. He needed to prove to Hermione that he was the one for her, but before he did, he needed to tell Blaise to shove off and forget about his stupid status amongst the students. Things would be easier that way.

"I'm sorry if I end up ruining our date." Draco said. "But instead, could you help me with something else?"

"Sure what is it?" Angel raised an eyebrow.

"I need help… Blaise said you worked well with fabric. Could you possibly make something for me?"

"What do you have in mind?"

"A unicorn costume…"